Module 1—First Aid, CPR, AED
Foundations Questions and Answers
1. A person who is responsive and breathing but not fully awake should be placed in a
recovery position for which of the following reasons? - ANS-To lower their risk for
choking and aspiration
2. During your interview of the person using SAM, they told you that they have a lot of pain
in their left arm and that it is throbbing. What should you do next? - ANS-Do a focused
check of their left arm.
3. How long should you wash your hands when using soap and water? - ANS-At least 20
seconds
4. Joe knows based on Nick's answers during the interview and by what he observes that
he should complete a focused check where on Nick? - ANS-Right arm and elbow.
Nick Puras, a landscape worker, is carrying a bag of mulch to the area where he
and his coworker, Joe Young, are working outside of an office building. Suddenly,
he trips over something on the ground, cries out and falls to the ground. Joe,
hearing Nick call out, turns to see what happened.
5. What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick? - ANS-Check the scene for
safety.
6. The call step involves calling 9-1-1, or telling someone to do so, and what else? -
ANS-Getting the AED, a first aid kit and a bleeding control kit (if necessary) or
telling someone to do so.
7. The risk of infection when giving first aid care is low. Using what reduces your risk even
further? Select all that apply. - ANS-Latex-free disposable gloves
Face shield
Pocket mask
8. What are some things to keep in mind about wearing gloves when giving first aid care?
Select all that apply. - ANS-Avoid touching other surfaces.
Wash your hands after taking off your gloves.
9. What do you see in this photo that might indicate an emergency situation? Select all that
apply. - ANS-The person appears unresponsive and is laying on the ground.
The person is bleeding.
10.What is your risk of catching a disease when giving first aid care? - ANS-Low Risk
11.What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe? - ANS-Form an
initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
12.When interviewing the person to find out more information, it is important to ask specific
questions. The mnemonic SAM should be used to help you remember to ask those
questions. Which of the following are topics covered by SAM? Select all that apply. -
ANS-Medications and medical conditions
Signs and symptoms
Foundations Questions and Answers
1. A person who is responsive and breathing but not fully awake should be placed in a
recovery position for which of the following reasons? - ANS-To lower their risk for
choking and aspiration
2. During your interview of the person using SAM, they told you that they have a lot of pain
in their left arm and that it is throbbing. What should you do next? - ANS-Do a focused
check of their left arm.
3. How long should you wash your hands when using soap and water? - ANS-At least 20
seconds
4. Joe knows based on Nick's answers during the interview and by what he observes that
he should complete a focused check where on Nick? - ANS-Right arm and elbow.
Nick Puras, a landscape worker, is carrying a bag of mulch to the area where he
and his coworker, Joe Young, are working outside of an office building. Suddenly,
he trips over something on the ground, cries out and falls to the ground. Joe,
hearing Nick call out, turns to see what happened.
5. What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick? - ANS-Check the scene for
safety.
6. The call step involves calling 9-1-1, or telling someone to do so, and what else? -
ANS-Getting the AED, a first aid kit and a bleeding control kit (if necessary) or
telling someone to do so.
7. The risk of infection when giving first aid care is low. Using what reduces your risk even
further? Select all that apply. - ANS-Latex-free disposable gloves
Face shield
Pocket mask
8. What are some things to keep in mind about wearing gloves when giving first aid care?
Select all that apply. - ANS-Avoid touching other surfaces.
Wash your hands after taking off your gloves.
9. What do you see in this photo that might indicate an emergency situation? Select all that
apply. - ANS-The person appears unresponsive and is laying on the ground.
The person is bleeding.
10.What is your risk of catching a disease when giving first aid care? - ANS-Low Risk
11.What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe? - ANS-Form an
initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE.
12.When interviewing the person to find out more information, it is important to ask specific
questions. The mnemonic SAM should be used to help you remember to ask those
questions. Which of the following are topics covered by SAM? Select all that apply. -
ANS-Medications and medical conditions
Signs and symptoms
